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With his unique blend of energy and enquiry, James May takes an exhilarating look at the historic moon missions.
Four decades ago, James May sat in his family sitting room watching Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin take man’s first steps on the moon. Now he dons his space suit and sets off on a one hour orbit around a subject that’s remained a fascination.
James travels to the America to meet three men who have walked on the moon, to discover how it felt and learn how 1960s technology managed to produce the most incredible machines in aviation history.
James also gets his own taste of how it felt to be an Apollo astronaut. He experiences the thrill of weightlessness in the infamous Vomit Comet, feels the bone-crushing G forces of a Saturn V rocket launch and gets to fly to the edge of space in a U2 spy plane – in his own space suit!
Also includes EXCLUSIVE DVD EXTRA:
James May and the Spy Plane As James prepares to head to the edge of space in the U2 spy plane, he must learn how to eject from his cockpit, survive the 13 mile fall back to earth and how to wear a quarter of a million dollars worth of space suit.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: With his unique blend of energy and enquiry, James May takes an exhilarating look at the historic moon missions. Four decades ago, James May sat in his family sitting room watching Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin take man's first steps on the moon. Now he dons his space suit and sets off on a one hour orbit around a subject that's remained a fascination. James travels to the America to meet three men who have walked on the moon, to discover how it felt and learn how 1960s technology managed to produce the most incredible machines in aviation history. James also gets his own taste of how it felt to be an Apollo astronaut. He experiences the thrill of weightlessness in the infamous Vomit Comet, feels the bone-crushing G forces of a Saturn V rocket launch and gets to fly to the edge of space in a U2 spy plane - in his own space suit! ...James May on the Moon
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Entertaining. A Great DVD Collectable, Highly Recommended
22 July 2009
Format:DVD
Saw this on television and pre-ordered it straight away. To be honest, when it arrived I wasn't sure why I did, but watched it again, and now I know.
If, like me, you're an American by birth from a military family (probably not many readers, I'm guessing), much of the historical background of the NASA space program isn't news. As military "brats", every aspect of the space race and it's scientific, historical and political achievements and consequences was part of the educational curriculum, so, there were a few spots in the program that bogged down a bit for me, but probably won't for most viewers. As an overview to the space program (for those of us of a similar age to May), it's significance at the time, and an introduction to a complete unknown for younger viewers it's instructive in a very, very entertaining way.
Particularly interesting were May's interviews with the actual participants in the manned space program; they looked back on their experiences in an almost childlike manner that erased all my memories of tedious study in the classroom.
Most impressive however was the documentation of May's preparation of and trip in the Lockheed U-2 spy plane, which was fascinating, and somewhat emotional. I wish I could have made that trip myself.
This includes the extra "James May at the Edge of Space" which was on Four if anyone missed it.... there is some very minor duplication of bits from the original program but basically a doco within a doco showing May going through the sort of military training necessary to undertake a high flight mission; entertaining stuff for a "brat" or anyone else interested in the amount of effort involved in making that exercise possible.
This program isn't meant to be an exhaustive review of NASA, the Saturn 5 rocket or Apollo Space Missions. If it was, I probably wouldn't have watched/bought it. This is a very entertaining, cleverly presented (by a man who clearly never grew up), and BEAUTIFULLY scored look at the wonders of lunar travel passed.
I absolutely recommend it.
If, like me, you're an American by birth from a military family (probably not many readers, I'm guessing), much of the historical background of the NASA space program isn't news. As military "brats", every aspect of the space race and it's scientific, historical and political achievements and consequences was part of the educational curriculum, so, there were a few spots in the program that bogged down a bit for me, but probably won't for most viewers. As an overview to the space program (for those of us of a similar age to May), it's significance at the time, and an introduction to a complete unknown for younger viewers it's instructive in a very, very entertaining way.
Particularly interesting were May's interviews with the actual participants in the manned space program; they looked back on their experiences in an almost childlike manner that erased all my memories of tedious study in the classroom.
Most impressive however was the documentation of May's preparation of and trip in the Lockheed U-2 spy plane, which was fascinating, and somewhat emotional. I wish I could have made that trip myself.
This includes the extra "James May at the Edge of Space" which was on Four if anyone missed it.... there is some very minor duplication of bits from the original program but basically a doco within a doco showing May going through the sort of military training necessary to undertake a high flight mission; entertaining stuff for a "brat" or anyone else interested in the amount of effort involved in making that exercise possible.
This program isn't meant to be an exhaustive review of NASA, the Saturn 5 rocket or Apollo Space Missions. If it was, I probably wouldn't have watched/bought it. This is a very entertaining, cleverly presented (by a man who clearly never grew up), and BEAUTIFULLY scored look at the wonders of lunar travel passed.
I absolutely recommend it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It is worth tracking down a multi-region DVD player just for presentations like this - well written, presented with intelligence and humor. I wish they would be shown and released in the US.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By R. O'NEILL
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Obviously not got this DVD yet but the BBC2 documentary was fantastic. Hopefully they will include the other programme James May at the Edge of Space on this DVD when released
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James May One the Moon
You have just got to love James May in this DVD.
As in Top Gear, he is a true technocrat, with many of the comments he makes & things he does. Read more
As in Top Gear, he is a true technocrat, with many of the comments he makes & things he does. Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2010 by Mr. Gregory W. Robinson
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May Does It Best
James May is a very entertaining TV presenter. On this documentary he takes the viewer to the edge of space. The DVD has unique material and is very well produced. Read more
Published on 30 May 2010 by Mike Simmons
5.0 out of 5 stars
Over the Moon
If, like James May and myself, you did get up very early one summer morning in 1969 you've got 'the right stuff'. Read more
Published on 19 May 2010 by Mr. M. J. Parker
5.0 out of 5 stars
an epic journey
If you want to see our planet from a different angle and are curious to know what an astronaut must do before the big launch, this is the DVD for you. Read more
Published on 9 May 2010 by C. Barbara
1.0 out of 5 stars
Save your cash
Unless the DVD is going to be crammed with extras - save your cash. A look back on the Apollo 11 mission this ain't, and although it's great to see the curve of the earth from the... Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2009 by Jl Adcock
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